Genghis Khan's Sex Life

<p>As historical figures go, Genghis Khan has something of a reputation.</p> <p>Is there any truth to the rumours of him fathering so many children? What was life like in 12th century Mongolia? And how did he create one of histories most noted empires?</p> <p>Joining Kate today is historian Marie Favereau, author of <a href="https://dauntbooks.co.uk/shop/books/the-horde-how-the-mongols-changed-the-world/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><em>The Horde: How The Mongols Changed The World</em></a>, to help us find out.</p> <p>This episode was edited and produced by Stuart Beckwith. The senior producer was Charlotte Long.</p> <p>All music from Epidemic Sounds/All3 Media.</p> <p>Sign up to History Hit for hundreds of hours of original documentaries, with a new release every week and ad-free podcasts. Sign up at <a href="https://www.historyhit.com/subscribe" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><u>https://www.historyhit.com/subscribe</u></a>.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p><u>You can take part in our listener survey</u><a href="https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/6FFT7MK" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><u> here</u></a><u>.</u></p> <p>Betwixt the Sheets: History of Sex, Scandal & Society is a History Hit podcast.</p><p>Voting is now open for the Listener's Choice Award at this year's Podcast Awards! UK & Ireland listeners please place your vote on the Spotify mobile app here: <a href="https://open.spotify.com/s/xhg6PJa" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://open.spotify.com/s/xhg6PJa</a></p> <hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>